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North Korea says it has successfully tested a new weapon, which it says will significantly increase their tactical nuclear capabilities. The photos, published by the local news agency, show the country’s leader Kim Jong-un smiling and applauding as he watches the launch of the new rocket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Experts believe this is a sign that North Korea is planning to soon test a compact nuclear weapon or otherwise a tactical nuclear weapon.<\/p>\n
North Korea halted nuclear testing in 2017. A year later, it blew up tunnels in its nuclear test site, a move seen as part of a diplomatic rapprochement with South Korea and the United States.<\/p>\n
But recent satellite images suggest that work is underway to restore the tunnels.<\/p>\n
“The new missile is of great importance in improving the power of long-range artillery weapons and in increasing the efficiency of the operation of tactical nuclear weapons.”<\/em>the official KCNA news agency reported.<\/p>\n South Korean military confirms two likely short-range missiles were launched from the North Sea on Saturday evening. Experts say the test time could be seen as a protest against joint US-Korean military exercises. South, which will take place for nine days starting Monday.<\/p>\n The timing of the test also coincides with events celebrating the birth anniversary of North Korean founder Kim II-sung.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n top channel
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